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Turquoise benefits and folklore

Turquoise has been utilized by many civilizations, its been found in artifacts in Persia dating from 5000 BC. There is much superstition and folklore about turquoise, for instance,  it was said that if the stone changed color it was bad … Continue reading

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Jewelry design with energetic properties

Gemstones can do many beneficial things other than just being beautiful to wear…they can connect one to many different spiritual aspects . The color and the materials used, as well as symbols called totems or fetishes, can connect you to … Continue reading

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How do the healing properties of gemstones work, and why?

Precious and semi-precious gemstones have been used since recorded history and probably before, for spiritual, emotional and physical healing. Alternative healers all over the world use gemstones today. Throughout history  gemstones have been utilized as powders or elixirs, worn, carried … Continue reading

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